Peterborough Public Health, Peterborough - King St, Healthy Babies, Healthy Children

Peterborough Public Health

Site: Peterborough - King St

Service: Healthy Babies, Healthy Children

Record #: PET0848

Last Modified: 20 Sep 2024

Last Full Update: 15 Apr 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Home visiting program provides free support, information and education for pregnant women and families with children from birth to school entry.

Services include:

prenatal education and help for pregnant women to get ready for their new baby
telephone call to all new mothers from a public health nurse after mother's discharge from hospital
if needed, a follow-up home visit from a public health nurse to answer questions about breastfeeding, taking care of baby, being a parent, postpartum mood disorders, childhood growth and development and community programs
ongoing home visiting from a public health nurse and family home visitor to families who could benefit from additional support

Service Details

Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility	Pregnant women and parents of children from birth to entry to school
Application	Visit website for more information. To self refer Click Here
Languages	English
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Peterborough
Address & Map	Jackson Square, 185 King St Peterborough, ON Canada K9J 2R8
Physical Access	Fully Accessible; Elevators, yes.

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-743-1000
Fax	705-741-4261
E-Mail	info@peterboroughpublichealth.ca
Website	www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ptbohealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptbopublichealth/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/peterborough-public-health X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Ptbohealth YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PtboPublicHealth
Primary Contact	Krista Ward, Manager; Email: kward@peterboroughpublichealth.ca
Alternate Contact	Nathalie McLaughlin, Administrative Assistant
Mailing Address	Jackson Square, 185 King St Peterborough, ON Canada K9J 2R8